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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Cable comments on CBI’s response to discussion paper on executive remuneration

    “The CBI is reflecting the views of growing numbers in the business community who agree that executives should be rewarded for contributing …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Autumn Statement 2011

    Measures to build a stronger economy announced, including the second phase of the Growth Review and the National Infrastructure Plan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eighth meeting of the UK-Japan Joint Committee on Co-Operation in Science and Technology

    The committee discussed a number of areas, exchanging views on science policy and international collaboration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Willetts comments on UCAS 2012 applications data

    “It is too early in the applications cycle for data to reveal underlying trends - the main UCAS deadline is not until January. “Going to university…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £1 billion Youth Contract

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg outlines a £1 billion pound Youth Contract to tackle youth unemployment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world

    The Government today published its new Cyber Security Strategy

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Last orders for unfair practices that hold back pubs

    The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has today published its response to the Select Committee’s Report on Pub Companies …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Real potential for growth in Bristol as Vince Cable opens National Composites Centre

    The National Composites Centre is a new 8500m2 state-of-the-art building offering laboratory space for SMEs to develop new products. It is also…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reforms to job laws to help business

    Vince Cable outlines the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reforming employment relations

    Good morning. My thanks to Terry Scuoler and the EEF for organising this event today. I think it is fair to say we have an extremely good and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reforms to job laws to help business

    During a speech to EEF, the manufacturers organisation, Dr Cable announced the results of a consultation on resolving workplace disputes and…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers re-open £60m fund to boost business skills & growth

    BIS will be providing £34 million for 2012-13 and there is still £29 million available to bid for. With matched funding from businesses there…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New ACAS council members appointed

    • Vikki Hawes and Paul Butler have been appointed as Employer representative members. • Jonathan Baume and Paul Nowak have been appointed as…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Richard Hooper appointed to lead Digital Copyright Exchange feasibility study

    A DCE has the potential to boost economic growth in the creative sector by lowering the costs of licensing and giving businesses and consumers…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chief Executive announced for the Natural Environment Research Council

    Vince Cable said: “I am very pleased to welcome Professor Wingham as the new Chief Executive of the Natural Environment Research Council. His…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Colombia strengthen education and science links

    At an education event hosted at the British Council, President Santos, Colombian Vice-Minister of National Education Javier Botero and Universities…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Business Secretary announces new Technology Strategy Board Chair

    Mr Smith is UK and Ireland Chief Executive of technology company Cisco. Vince Cable said: “Innovation is central to the Government’s plans…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Millions of bank customers to benefit from improved current account measures

    The response builds on a number of Coalition commitments to increase transparency and help consumers make better financial decisions when borrowing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £250m to give employers power over skills training

    The Prime Minister announces new scheme for businesses to be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programmes they need.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Association of Colleges final keynote

    Good afternoon. It’s one year and a day since we launched the Government’s skills strategy and I spoke to this conference. I’ve returned…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government